30-year-old man fighting for his life after crashing his dirt bike into sedan in Center City

Police say the 30-year-old dirt bike rider had no pulse when first responders performed CPR.

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Sunday, May 28, 2023
30-year-old man fighting for his life after dirt bike crash in Center City
30-year-old man fighting for his life after dirt bike crash in Center City

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police say a man is fighting for his life after he crashed his dirt bike into a sedan in Center City on Sunday.

It happened on the Ben Franklin Parkway near North 17th Street around 2 a.m., according to Philadelphia police.

Officers say the 30-year-old dirt bike rider was found in traumatic arrest at the scene.

Philadelphia EMS performed CPR and transported the man to a local hospital.

Officials say he is in critical condition.

No one inside the sedan was hurt during the collision.

Philadelphia police also reminded the public it is illegal to ride dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets.